Best Brain tumor removal Doctors in Israel — TOP 20

Dr. Strauss Ido leads functional neurosurgery at Sourasky Medical Center with 27 years of experience' experience. Board Director for the World Society for Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery.

• Specializes in Deep Brain Stimulation and epilepsy surgery
• Fellowship-trained at Toronto Western Hospital – a global leader in neurosurgery
• Published research in national and international journals
• Holds memberships in 5 major neurosurgical associations worldwide

Dr. Zvi Cohen is the Director of the Neurosurgery Department at Sheba Medical Center. He was recently recognized in Forbes Israel’s Best Doctors list for 2025. Dr. Cohen specializes in treating complex brain, pituitary, and spinal cord tumors. He founded the brain tumor tissue bank at Sheba to support oncological research. Dr. Cohen is board-certified in neurosurgery and leads clinical trials for malignant brain tumors.

• Completed fellowships in neurosurgical oncology at MD Anderson and neuroradiology at Beth Israel.
• Expert in intraoperative MRI, stereotactic biopsies, and image-guided resections.
• Performs radiosurgery and minimally invasive microsurgery for CNS tumors.
• Member of the Society for Neuro-Oncology and the Israeli Association of Neurological Surgeons.

Dr. Yuri Goldes is the Deputy Director of General Surgery at Sheba Medical Center. He pioneered some of Israel’s first robotic resections for stomach and pancreatic cancers. Forbes Israel named him among the nation’s best gastrointestinal surgeons. In 2019, he received the Best Doctor of the Year award from the Israeli Ministry of Health.

• Specializes in robotic and laparoscopic surgery for pancreatic, gastric, and esophageal cancers.
• Performs minimally invasive Whipple procedures, one of the most complex abdominal operations.
• Treats benign conditions including diaphragmatic hernia, achalasia, GERD, and gallbladder disease.
• Works at Sheba Medical Center, ranked among the Top 10 hospitals worldwide by Newsweek.

Head of the Neurooncology Clinic at Ichilov – Dr. Bokstein specializes in treating complex brain tumors.

• Expert in managing both primary and metastatic brain tumors
• Leads one of Israel's top neurooncology departments
• Focuses on personalized treatment approaches

Professor Shlomi Constantini is a renowned neurosurgeon specializing in pediatric and adult brain tumors. His expertise spans microsurgical operations and advanced neuro-endoscopy.

• Trained in microneurosurgery in Switzerland and neuro-endoscopy in Germany
• Specializes in treating brain and spine tumors in children
• Member of multiple prestigious neurosurgical societies, including AANS and ESPN
• Recipient of the Mahaly Best Clinical Research Award

Professor Zvi Ram heads the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies (EANS) – a leader in brain tumor surgery with global recognition.

• Expert in minimally invasive brain surgery and deep brain stimulation
• Recipient of the Borenstein Award for neurosurgical research
• Specializes in complex cases like brain tumors and cerebrovascular pathologies
• Trained in advanced techniques across Europe and the US

Dr. Grossman specializes in complex brain tumor surgeries, including awake craniotomies with intraoperative mapping. She works at Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov).

• Fellowship-trained in brain tumors at Johns Hopkins Hospital
• Member of Tumor Section of EANS and WFNS
• Performs endoscopic surgery for pituitary and skull base tumors
• Recipient of international research awards

Specializes in complex neurosurgical procedures including transnasal tumor resection and endoscopic skull base surgery – Dr. Roth performs over 150 brain tumor removals annually.

• Board-certified neurosurgeon with 30 years of experience of experience
• Trained in endoscopic techniques at Cornell Medical Center
• Expert in pediatric neurosurgery cases
• Member of European Association of Neurosurgery
• Performs minimally invasive approaches when possible

Director of Radiation Service for Nervous System Tumors at Tel Aviv Medical Center – specializes in radiosurgery and radiation therapy for brain tumors.

• Trained in radiation therapy at Duke University Medical Center
• Head of Department for Radiosurgery and Radiation Therapy at Beilinson Hospital
• Member of International Association of Neuro-Oncologists
• 15+ professional publications in neuro-oncology

Prof. Margalit Navo has performed 70+ successful meningioma surgeries and 100+ skull base tumor removals at Sourasky Medical Center.

• Heads the Neurosurgery Department at Ichilov (Sourasky) Medical Center
• Specializes in minimally invasive endoscopic removal of skull tumors
• Trained in advanced surgical treatment of skull base diseases in the US
• Member of the North American Skull Base Society

Forbes-listed among Israel's best doctors – Dr. Gal Goldstein leads Hadassah's Pediatric Oncology Department.

• 27 years of experience specializing in pediatric hemato-oncology
• Expertise in retinoblastoma and precision medicine
• Performs haploidentical bone marrow transplants
• Member of ISPHO, ICA, IAO, and SIOP

Dr. Anton Wohl is the Director of the Brain Tumors Unit at Sheba Medical Center. He specializes in neuro-oncology and complex brain tumor surgery. He completed fellowships at the Mayo Clinic in the USA. Dr. Wohl works at a hospital ranked 7th globally by Newsweek in 2026. He focuses on removing tumors while preserving neurological function.

• Performs awake craniotomy and fluorescence-guided surgery to protect brain function.
• Uses intraoperative MRI and functional brain mapping during complex procedures.
• Author of multiple peer-reviewed studies on glioblastoma and innovative therapies.
• Holds Israeli board certification and an active medical license.

Dr. Yaacov Lawrence is the Chair of Radiation Oncology at Sheba Medical Center. He specializes in precision radiation therapy and neuro-oncology. Dr. Lawrence pioneered celiac plexus radiosurgery for pancreatic cancer pain management. He holds the FASTRO designation, one of the highest honors in his specialty.

• Leads the Gastrointestinal Cancer Program at Sheba Medical Center.
• Performs stereotactic radiosurgery for brain tumors and nervous system cancers.
• Authored over 280 scientific publications on personalized radiation protocols.
• Completed radiation oncology fellowship training at Thomas Jefferson University.

Dr. Jair Bar is a thoracic oncologist and Deputy Director of the Cancer Center at Sheba Medical Center. He specializes in treating advanced non-small cell lung cancer using personalized immunotherapy and targeted treatments. Dr. Bar holds a PhD in Molecular Biology and leads a research lab focused on immunotherapy resistance.

• Chair of the Israel Lung Cancer Group.
• Board-certified in both Medical Oncology and Radiotherapy Oncology.
• Treats patients at Sheba Medical Center, a top-10 globally ranked hospital.
• Uses molecular and genetic profiling to create precise cancer treatment plans.

Dr. Raanan Berger is the Director of the Cancer Center at Sheba Medical Center. He was listed in Forbes Israel’s “Best Doctors” in 2025. Dr. Berger specializes in genitourinary oncology and radiates complex prostate tumors. He completed a postdoctoral fellowship at the Dana-Farber/Harvard Cancer Institute.

• Heads the clinical research unit focusing on molecular oncology.
• Co-authored over 20 peer-reviewed papers on prostate cancer and BRCA mutations.
• Member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO).
• Performs systemic therapy and radiotherapy at a Top-10 globally ranked hospital.

Dr. Samuel Moscovici specializes in complex neurosurgical conditions, including Schwannoma and Epidermoid Cyst, with 67 peer-reviewed articles in the past 21 years of experience.

• Performs high-precision Endovascular Embolization and Stent Placement
• Highly rated in multiple neurosurgical conditions
• Practices at Hadassah Medical Center in Jerusalem

52 years of experience of neurosurgical expertise – Dr. Key specializes in brain tumor removal at Hadassah University Hospital.

• Graduated from University of Melbourne, trained at Oxford and Cleveland Clinic
• Head of Neurosurgery at Royal Melbourne Hospital
• Recipient of Ronald Bittner Award and Medal of Honor
• Member of multiple international neurosurgical associations

Head of the Pediatric Neurosurgery Department at Rambam Medical Center – specializes in pediatric brain tumor cases.

• Expert in complex pediatric neurosurgical procedures
• Leads a dedicated team for pediatric brain tumor treatments
• Works at one of Israel's top medical centers

Dr. Jose Cohen brings extensive expertise in brain tumor removal, with a strong academic and professional background at Hadassah Medical Center.

• Over 32 years of experience of experience in neurosurgery
• Member of prestigious medical societies including the American College of Cardiology
• Awarded for quality improvements in patient care
• Author of various medical papers and publications
• Proficient in English and Malay for clear patient communication